Chicken, beef or veggie broth<\/strong> \u00a0– We make our own broth at home and always boost it with yummy veggies to feed our little people when they get sick and don’t feel like eating. Just another way to keep them hydrated and nourished. We try to always keep a jar in the freezer.<\/div>\n
Echinacea Augustifolia root\u00a0tincture<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0At the first sign of illness, my girls are used to getting “special water,” usually 4 oz water with a size appropriate dose of tincture. Tincture is made by macerating herbs in a base of alcohol, vinegar or glycerin to extract the herb’s healing properties. It’s very potent. I make my own tincture so that I can be sure of the quality I’m getting but if you buy it, be sure you buy E. augustifolia. According to herbalist Susan Weed, E. augustifolia roots retain their effectiveness when dried while E. purpurea do not.<\/p>\n
Flu-berry tea*<\/strong> \u00a0– When I can tell my girls are succumbing to a cold\/flu with a respiratory kick, I make a weak version of this tea for them. I always get current dosage information Kita Cantrell, the owner and a local herbalist who created the blend at Chakra 4. She\u00a0has studied herbs for many years and I appreciate her wisdom. This tea blend includes the following ingredients and their corresponding properties.<\/p>\n
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Elderberry\u00a0(Sambucus nigra)\u00a0\u2013 antiviral<\/li>\n
Licorice\u00a0(Glycyrrhiza glabra)\u00a0\u2013 antiviral, expectorant<\/li>\n
Ginger\u00a0(Zingiber officinale)\u00a0\u2013 expectorant, warming<\/li>\n
Osha\u00a0(Ligusticum porterii)\u00a0\u2013 antiviral, expectorant<\/li>\n
Cinnamon\u00a0(Cinnamomum cassia)\u00a0\u2013 warming, pleasant flavor<\/li>\n
Echinacea Root\u00a0(Echinacea angustifolia)\u00a0\u2013 immune support<\/li>\n
Barberry\u00a0(Berberis vulgaris)\u00a0\u2013 antibacterial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
* Flu-berry Tea is NOT appropriate for Pregnant women. For a good immune boosting tea during pregnancy, see a qualified herbalist who can create a safe blend.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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